Learn Power BI
On the surface, Power BI looks like an easy to learn Microsoft tool, however what most people think they need to learn is often not even half of what they need. There is so much to learn to be good at using Power BI.In summary you need to learn the following: Matt Allington is a data platform expert and has been training Power BI for more than 5 years. Not all Power BI training is created equal. The training courses are developed by Matt Allington who is a Microsoft MVP specialising in the Microsoft Self Service BI Products. When it comes to Power BI training, Sydney sider Matt has the ability to transform the seemingly complicated into easy to comprehend learning.
Once you have completed your training, Matt can help you with post training coaching and support to help you implement what you have learnt using your own data. See the bottom of this page for more information.Live TrainingMatt and his accredited trainers deliver live class room training in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane throughout the year. The training is for 2 days and can be taken as a standalone 2-day course, or as two separate training programs.With the right Power BI online training course anyone can learn to use Power BI. But if you want to Supercharge Power BI, you really need to learn the DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) language. This is a high quality Online Power BI training course that will teach you how to get the most from this tool. Participants of this hands-on Power BI online training program will soon realise there is so much more you can do with Power BI once you learn to write DAX.This Power BI online training course is a combination of:Power Query is a revolutionary tool to help Power BI Professionals get easy access to the data they need to do their job. Power Query is easy to learn, and you can super charge your learning experience with this Online Training course specifically targeted to you. This is a self-paced course with worked out examples illustrating the concepts. You can use the sample workbooks provided with the course material to follow through the examples and practice yourselves.You can preview videos and find the course content for Power Query Online Training here.Do you want to have a kick-start on using Power BI to create and share reports? Then this is right course for you. You will understand the Power BI Desktop features and learn how to create different types of reports. You will also learn how to share your reports, create Dashboards on Power BI.com, use the Power BI features such as Q&A, Quick Insights, Analyze in Excel, etc. You will also get an introduction on Power Query to load and shape data to put it in the required format for preparing the reports.You can find the Data to Dashboard Online Training course content and details here.If you want a customised training with your data and/or have more number of people to be trained you can opt for a tailored in-house training course. To discuss your specific needs and understand how this training can help you achieve your goals, contact Matt to discuss today! Give the details in the form provided here.You may have working knowledge of Power BI but need help from time to time to solve complex business problems and/or create reports with the changing needs. You can get remote help and support in such cases. Read more information here.
On the surface, Power BI looks like an easy to learn Microsoft tool, however what most people think they need to learn is often not even half of what they need. There is so much to learn to be good at using Power BI.In summary you need to learn the following:- Data Acquisition: In short, this is the process of fetching your data from where ever it lives, importing it into Power BI and then cleaning and shaping it to meet your needs. Power BI has a revolutionary tool built in it to help you do this called Power Query. You get to access this tool from Get Data in the Power BI menu.
- Data Modelling: This is the process of taking your data and turning it into something more useful than just raw data by drawing the key data insights. Power BI has an in-built engine to help you do this. The data modelling language is DAX (Data Analysis and Expressions). Once you learn how to use DAX you will be well on the way to becoming a Power BI expert.
- Data Visualisation: Once you have loaded your data and have the database designed to answer the business questions you have, you then need to visualise the data. Power BI has a brand new visualisation engine that is in a continuous state of improvement.
About Matt Allington
Matt Allington is a data platform expert and has been training Power BI for more than 5 years. Not all Power BI training is created equal. The training courses are developed by Matt Allington who is a Microsoft MVP specialising in the Microsoft Self Service BI Products. When it comes to Power BI training, Sydney sider Matt has the ability to transform the seemingly complicated into easy to comprehend learning.Matt is the author of the best selling books Supercharge Power BI and Supercharge Excel.
Matt offers various learning options to suit your Geo-location, time, requirement and level of expertise.The following are the various service offerings available. The details for each of these learning options are given below the table.| Skill Area | Face to Face Training (Australia) | Online Training (Global) |
|---|---|---|
| Building and Sharing Reports – Building in Power BI Desktop and Sharing in Power BI.com | 1 Day Data to Dashboard Using Power BI | Foundations of Power BI – Data to Dashboard Online Training |
| Data Modelling – Learn to Write DAX | 1 Day Data Modelling with Power BI and Power Pivot | Supercharge Power BI Online Training – Includes live online Q&A sessions |
| Power Query – Data Acquisition, Transformation & Cleansing | Power Query Online Training | |
| Data Modelling Advanced Topics – Complex DAX Concepts | Power Up Your DAX Skills – Online course |
Power BI Live Training
Matt and his accredited trainers deliver live class room training in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane throughout the year. The training is for 2 days and can be taken as a standalone 2-day course, or as two separate training programs.- 1 Day Data to Dashboard Using Power BI (6 CPD hours)
- 1 Day Data Modelling with Power BI (6 CPD hours)
Online Training
If you prefer online training, you have the following courses by Matt Allington.Supercharge Power BI Online Training
Power BI is better when you learn to write DAX
With the right Power BI online training course anyone can learn to use Power BI. But if you want to Supercharge Power BI, you really need to learn the DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) language. This is a high quality Online Power BI training course that will teach you how to get the most from this tool. Participants of this hands-on Power BI online training program will soon realise there is so much more you can do with Power BI once you learn to write DAX.This Power BI online training course is a combination of:- Self-paced remote learning using one of Matt’s books – Supercharge Power BI or Supercharge Excel. (3 hours per week for 6 weeks – 18 CPD hours)
- The books have several worked out examples and practice exercises to cement your learning.
- Weekly video based training with examples and demos to support the complex topics in the book. (1 hour per lesson for 5 lessons – 5 CPD hours)
- Weekly live screen sharing Q&A sessions with Matt Allington. (1 hour per week for 5 weeks – 5 CPD hours)
Power Query Online Training
Power Query is a revolutionary tool to help Power BI Professionals get easy access to the data they need to do their job. Power Query is easy to learn, and you can super charge your learning experience with this Online Training course specifically targeted to you. This is a self-paced course with worked out examples illustrating the concepts. You can use the sample workbooks provided with the course material to follow through the examples and practice yourselves.You can preview videos and find the course content for Power Query Online Training here.Foundations of Power BI – Data to Dashboard Online Training
Do you want to have a kick-start on using Power BI to create and share reports? Then this is right course for you. You will understand the Power BI Desktop features and learn how to create different types of reports. You will also learn how to share your reports, create Dashboards on Power BI.com, use the Power BI features such as Q&A, Quick Insights, Analyze in Excel, etc. You will also get an introduction on Power Query to load and shape data to put it in the required format for preparing the reports.You can find the Data to Dashboard Online Training course content and details here.Corporate In-House Training
If you want a customised training with your data and/or have more number of people to be trained you can opt for a tailored in-house training course. To discuss your specific needs and understand how this training can help you achieve your goals, contact Matt to discuss today! Give the details in the form provided here.Remote Help & Support
You may have working knowledge of Power BI but need help from time to time to solve complex business problems and/or create reports with the changing needs. You can get remote help and support in such cases. Read more information here.Power BI Coaching and Consulting
One of the challenges of getting started with Power BI is getting over the hump of there being so much to learn. It is not that you can’t do it, it is just that most people need some help getting started. This is where Matt Allington comes in. There are many ways you can leverage Matt’s skills, knowledge and experience.Matt can:
- Come on-site and meet with the key people in the organisation that want to get started with Power BI. This can be one or more people depending on the circumstances.
- Work with you online remotely anywhere in the world to help you find your way.
- Deliver training to the key Power BI business users so they can learn the skills needed to be successful.